An analytical model for tumbling projectile perforation of thin aluminum plates

International Journal of Impact Engineering

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 45-63

  Li, Kezhun ^a   Goldsmith, Werner ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

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EID: 0002015893     PISSN: 0734743X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0734-743X(95)00024-8     Document Type: Article

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